Thursday Afternoon 1:00-5:00pm

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Betsy Murphy

Make A Badge

Make A Badge is a class that allows you to make a name tag to be proud of. Using a variety of techniques (wood burning, paint, colored pencil) students will select from about 13 different patterns to create a name badge that will last for years and make an “impression”. The only thing students will need to bring is a wood burner and whatever protective equipment desired (apron, mask, glasses, etc.). All else will be provided.

Cost: $50.00

Min: 5

Max: 12

Skill Level: All

Student Muat Bring: Wood burner

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Deborah Hildinger

Abstract Expressionism on a Gourd

In this class, I will present a thorough overview of my methodology for initiating mixed-media works. The primary objective will be to demonstrate key techniques and investigate the creative process, rather than to complete a final piece. The session will commence with whitewashing the surface, followed by the application of dyes and paints, and will conclude with the use of iridescent oil paint sticks. Because these paint sticks require a minimum drying time of 24 hours, participants are requested to bring a box or paper bag for safe transport of their work following the class; plastic bags are discouraged, as they may adhere to the iridescent paint. All necessary dyes, paints, and iridescent oil paint sticks will be provided, though attendees are encouraged to bring personal color selections if preferred.

The central image displays a detail of this technique applied to the entire exterior of the gourd.

Please note that this class will focus solely on the techniques; no interior collage or additional finishing elements will be incorporated at this stage. Completion or further embellishment of the sculpture's interior is intended as an independent project.

Cost: $63.00

Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Min: 4

Max: 12

Skill Level: All

Students Must Provide: Please bring a medium-sized gourd, either uncut or cut and cleaned inside. If the gourd is cut open, it may be done with a straight cut or in another style as preferred. Materials that can be used as stencils may also be brought. Examples of suitable items include burlap fabric, leaves, corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap, or any item that allows paint to be applied and transferred onto the surface of the gourd. This is messy, bring an apron!

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Robyn Goode

Baking Chicks

In this class you will use a small kettle gourd to make your very own chicken whose passion is baking delicious treats for her friends.

Cost: $53.00

Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Min: 5

Max: 12

Skill Level: All

Students Should Bring: An apron and a sense of humor!

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Mary Annunziato and Becci Melcher

Basket jar with Small Sunflower

You will weave over a glass jar that has a pre-glued wooden base on the bottom, with smoked stakes already inserted and ready to weave. This weave is a simple twill weave with natural cane, and a glued-on rim. Will be completed in class. Small sunflower is made with a needle punched center and 2 rows of wool petals. Total height with sunflower is 15" tall.

Cost: $58.00

Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Max: 4

Min: 12

Skill Level: All

Instructors will provide everything.

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Lisa Hodge

Autumn Scarecrow

Students will use beginner acrylic painting techniques to create a cute, friendly scarecrow using simple shapes, bright colors, and creative details inspired by the fall season

Cost: $56.00

Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Min: 3

Max: 12

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Students Should Bring: Instructor will provide brushes to paint with and quickwood. Students need to bring water container to clean brushes, paper towels, glue gun

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Tammi Morgan

Feline Burn

Students will woodburn a basic design with three cats in a row. The main focus will be on the basket weave cat. The other two cats will be worked on with different textures and designs for a quilt cat and a doodle cat – student’s choice.

Cost: $58.00

Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Min: 3

Max: 12

Skill Level: All

Students Must Bring: Wood burner with a skew and ball point

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Diane Ricker

Autumn Owl

Let’s Hoot with Owls with this southwestern style feathered friend. This class is for the medium/advanced painter with a good steady hand. Go easy on the coffee prior to class! Each student will be given an Identi-pen for the fine detail lines.

Cost: $68.00

Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Min:4

Max: 12

Skill Level: Advanced

Students Must Bring: Teacher will provide all paint but student needs to bring good brushes. Brushes needed; #4, #8 flat, 3/8” angle brush, 10/0 liner. Also a 1/2” or 3/4” flat brush for background painting. Apron, if you’re a messy painter like me. Teacher will have brushes for sale in class if needed.

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Leslie Meier

Cuban Pete: The Polymita Picta snail

Students Will learn about using various sculpting tools, quick cure clay, botanicals, and multimedia items during the construction of their own Polymita Picta snail sculpture.

Cost: $58 .00

Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Min: 1

Max: 12

Skill Level: All

All items are supplied by instructor. Students may wish to bring their own apron, heat gun, and/or sculpting tools.

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Heather Seaman

Pine Needle Rim Gourd

Use longleaf pine needles, a stone donut, beads & artificial sinew to create a decorative rim on a prepped & drilled gourd. Instructor will provide all materials to complete the project. We'll be dying the outside of the gourd with leather dye, so an apron is recommended!

Cost: $63.00

Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Min: 6

Max: 10

Skill Level: All

Students Must Bring: Apron to protect clothing.